Sleep Studies

Sleep studies

Sleep deprivation has a measurable negative effect on performance, and
physical and mental health. Symptoms include sleeping poorly, snoring,
waking up tired, falling asleep during the day and waking up with
headaches, resulting in reduced energy, difficulty concentrating, mood
changes and a greater risk for accidents. Adult symptoms differ from those
of children and symptoms may often mimic other conditions. Proper
diagnosis is a necessary first step to assure that all symptoms are treated
properly. There are 84 classified sleep disorders that can affect the
quality of sleep. Some of these include sleep apnea, narcolepsy,
chronic insomnia, restless leg syndrome, periodic limb movement disorder and
circadian rhythm disturbances.

Washington County Hospital is equipped
with state of the art equipment to perform detailed sleep studies that
help the physician determine the nature and cause of sleep disorders.
Sleep studies are scheduled to coordinate with the patientís normal
bedtime schedule. Tests begin in the evening and night, so that patients
can avoid taking time off from work. Sleep studies are covered under
most medical insurance plans. Deductibles and percentages of coverage
vary for each policy. Sleep studies require a referral from a
physician and can be scheduled by calling 1-888-38SLEEP